Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": IV....

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Song Link: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco by Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan (http://www.dailytunes.com/songs/20061104130812.html)
Comment: This rendition of the finale of Dvorak's "New World Symphony" is nothing short of bombastic. The New World Symphony is one of my two greatest Symphony Nos. 9...perhaps the greatest.
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[~Shard~]

This is indeed an excellent symphony. I've had the pleasure of playing it numerous times with the Symphony Orchestra and it's always a joy. Listening to it is great, but being a part of actually playing it is simply amazing. :cool:

[Fiveos22]

This is indeed an excellent symphony. I've had the pleasure of playing it numerous times with the Symphony Orchestra and it's always a joy. Listening to it is great, but being a part of actually playing it is simply amazing. :cool:

I envy you. If I can get back in practice I am going to audition for the local symphony in my area (not CSO) and get back into orchestral performance.

[~Shard~]

I envy you. If I can get back in practice I am going to audition for the local symphony in my area (not CSO) and get back into orchestral performance.

Yes, it's great to be able to play. :) For me, it brings me a balance as well. By day I am an Electronics Engineer and Technology Project Manager, so I'm pretty much using my left-brain all the time. Sitting in front of a computer, in a cubicle, in meetings... Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but as I said, I need that balance - one can only take so much of that type of work. So whether it's playing in the symphony, playing sports, going to the gym, hiking, writing, acting or modeling, I like having activities like these outside of work to keep me well-rounded and to keep things interesting. I don't know what I'd do without my music! :cool:

[ksz]

Dvorjak's Symphony #9 is one of my favorites. I happened to listen to an LP on my Rega Planar 3 turntable and was mesmerized. I thought the CD was good, but the turntable produced a hauntingly beautiful rendition. By contrast I thought the CD sounded sterile and the turntable put the life back in.

[tk421]

This is truly a wonderful piece of music. I am going to the symphony to hear this on December 2nd. They are performing the Moldau as well, which I also like.

[~Shard~]

This is truly a wonderful piece of music. I am going to the symphony to hear this on December 2nd. They are performing the Moldau as well, which I also like.

I also have had the pleasure of playing The Moldau on several occasions, and yes, it is a magical piece as well. :cool:

[tk421]

I also have had the pleasure of playing The Moldau on several occasions, and yes, it is a magical piece as well. :cool:

And what instrument do you play?

[~Shard~]

And what instrument do you play?

I play the clarinet. :)

[katie ta achoo]

I just noticed this thread now.

Allow me to down down to the loooove that is Dvorak.

I also looove this movement! :)

[~Shard~]

Nice to see you found the thread katie - always nice to have a fellow musician around... ;) :cool:

[dllavaneras]

Simply a masterpiece... Incredible composition

[~Shard~]

Simply a masterpiece... Incredible composition

Yes indeed. As I said above, a great piece to listen to, but that doesn't even come close to how enjoyable it is to play. One of my favorites for sure. :cool: